SUPERNUMERARIES Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

supernumeraries

noun

plural of supernumerary

as in spear-carriers

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nonactors

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extras

Noun

Learn more about how much the registration fees, equipment, uniforms, travel and extras may cost for each program.

— Barbara White, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Entire families have appeared in my films across generations as actors, extras, crew members or simply witnesses.

— JD Linville, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

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